Are you someone who loves talking about Tech? Do you like making a difference? Have you been searching for ways to get involved and meet more people on campus? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should be a Trailblazer! Trailblazers are the most enthusiastic, personable, and Tech-oriented students on campus. As a Trailblazer, you will be one of the first faces future students see and could be a deciding factor in a student’s college decision. As a 2021 Trailblazer, you will have exclusive Tennessee Tech gear, recognition across campus, and unlock perks like early registration and a scholarship grant! Apply now at www.tntech.edu/beatrailblazer!
Category: General
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Reminder: Nominations for the 2021 Derryberry Award due March 3
The 2021 Derryberry Award nomination deadline is Wednesday, March 3. This award was established in honor of the late Everett Derryberry after 34 years as president of Tennessee Tech. This prestigious honor grants a plaque and cash award to a graduating senior who demonstrates a high level of scholastic achievement and successful campus involvement in leadership and enrichment opportunities. Individuals who graduated in December 2020 or are scheduled to graduate in May or August 2021 are eligible for nomination. Visit https://www.tntech.edu/derryberryaward for more information.
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Alternative Spring Break
Stay near campus this year and participate in a spring break alternative plan…
MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY!!!
Take advantage of more than 10 service opportunities we have coordinated for the week of spring break, opportunities all the way from gardening to rebuilding for tornado victims to helping a local nonprofit create a database.
Some will take place on campus others will take place off campus. But CDC COVID guidelines will be followed at all locations and for all projects.
Find where your skills can be best put to use…
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Campus Student Job Opportunity
The Crawford Alumni Center is looking for enthusiastic students to reach out to alumni on behalf of Tennessee Tech. Training starts soon, so APPLY NOW! You can apply online at www.tntech.edu/phonathoncaller or pick up an application at the Varsity Building, 705 N. Dixie Ave.
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Name the waterfall on Centennial Plaza!
Our new waterfall feature on Centennial Plaza has just been completed! We need your help in giving it an official name. Visit the link below to suggest a name. Deadline for submissions is today, Monday, Mar. 1!
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Tech Strong: Day of Service
The university will pay tribute to the lives lost and impact of the March 3, 2020 tornado on the local community. There will also be opportunities to sign up for service projects as an alternative spring break. Free boxed lunches will be provided, as well as t-shirts. COVID-19 precautions will be in place with social distancing, and face coverings will be required. Bells across the county, including the Derryberry carillon, will sound at 1:48 p.m. in memory of the 19 lives lost.
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Centennial PlazaGather for Ringing of Bells
1:30 -1:48 p.m.
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Grading Rubrics Workshop Session
Grading rubrics are assessment tools to help instructors and students focus on the expectations of an assignment. While generic grading rubrics are plentiful, it is recommended that instructors use the course standards to build effective grading rubrics in order to determine the level of student success within each assignment. In addition to facilitating learning, rubrics can also help to make the grading of the assessments fair and consistent. This workshop will offer discussions on the practical consideration of using grading rubrics within a course and research-based practices for rubric design. It will also include a demonstration of constructing grading rubrics within iLearn and connecting them to the gradebook.
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Nominations for the 2021 Derryberry Award
Online nominations are being accepted for the 2021 Derryberry Award recipient. This award was established in honor of the late Everett Derryberry after 34 years as president of Tennessee Tech. This prestigious honor grants a plaque and cash award to a graduating senior who demonstrates a high level of scholastic achievement and successful campus involvement in leadership and enrichment opportunities. Individuals who graduated in December 2020 or are scheduled to graduate in May or August 2021 are eligible for nomination. Visit the Derryberry Award webpage for more details. The deadline is Wednesday, March 3. Visit https://www.tntech.edu/derryberryaward for more information.
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Deadline to Apply for Freedom School Post is Friday
The deadline to submit an application to work as a Freedom School intern in the summer is this Friday, Feb. 26. The Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School needs three highly motivated young adults for the six-week summer literacy and cultural enrichment program. Details and application are available at https://tinyurl.com/2021SLI. Send an email to Dr. Amber Spears at aspears@tntech.edu for more information.
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Course Alignment in an eLearning Environment
Course alignment is crucial for successful learning. If the content of a course does not align with the course objectives then chances are the objectives will not be met. When designing an online course, a lot of thought and planning should go into the structure. The desired outcome(s) of a course should be the primary focus in the design process. In this session we will discuss course alignment through learning objectives and assessment. We will outline a strategy for building alignment within your course and hopefully provide you with some information you can use when structuring your next eLearning offering.